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Month: August 2016

Eagle Scout

North Carolina running back Elijah Hood is an Eagle Scout

August 31, 2016 6

Elijah Hood carries around his Eagle Scout card in his wallet — physical proof of the service, leadership and merit badges conquered along the way.

Youth Protection

At the 2016 National Youth Protection Symposium, join the fight against abuse

August 30, 2016 1

At the 2016 National Youth Protection Symposium, youth-serving organizations unite to keep kids safe from abuse. Join the conversation Oct. 12 to 14, 2016.

Scouting in the News

Scouts rescue hiker with second-degree burns in California

August 29, 2016 6

Members of Oregon Troop 859 put their wilderness first-aid training into action during a weeklong backpacking trip on California’s Lost Coast Trail.

Memorabilia

2017 National Jamboree subcamps will be named after national parks (with patches to match)

August 26, 2016 31

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and the 2017 National Jamboree is joining the celebration with 22 subcamp patches.

Exploring

U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO to companies: Use Exploring to build a talent pipeline

August 25, 2016 0

Thomas Donohue, an Eagle Scout who is president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sees Exploring as a way for companies to develop a talent pipeline.

STEM

STEM Scouts pilot adds seven councils, bringing total to 20

August 24, 2016 18

The BSA announced that its popular STEM Scouts pilot program will add seven new councils this fall, bringing the total to 20.

Health and Safety

Have Scouts who take medications? Read these instructions, too

August 23, 2016 7

Plan ahead. Talk to the Scout’s parents. Be smart about storage and labeling. Review the eight steps for dealing with a youth member’s medication.

Where Am I?

Challenge yourself with Scouting magazine’s ‘Where Am I?’ contest

August 22, 2016 7

Guess the location and you could win a $100 Scoutstuff.org gift card in this geography contest.

Sponsored

How councils use Polaris ATVs to rev up excitement for Scouting

August 19, 2016 Comments Off on How councils use Polaris ATVs to rev up excitement for Scouting

By adding Polaris ATVs, one council has found a perfect partner in teaching Scouts how to have fun, ride safely and respect the environment.

Eagle Scout

Jared Ward, Eagle Scout and Olympic marathoner: Scouting taught me to do hard things

August 19, 2016 0

Jared Ward, a member of Team USA’s 2016 Olympic marathon team, says, “Some of my best memories came while I was in a Boy Scout uniform.”

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